MLB Angels vs. Rangers Picks & Predictions for Wednesday, August 1
By ATSSportsline.com
ARLINGTON, TX (ATS Consultants) – This is the third game of a four-game series. The Angels have won the first two games of the series. Garrett Richards takes the mound for the Angels while the Rangers send out Yu Darvish. The opening pitch starts at 8:05pmET from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Rangers as a -165 favorite over the Angels. The total is 10 in most books. The Angels come in with a 57-47 overall record and are 44-57 Under, while Rangers are 59-43 overall and are 43-56 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Rangers opened as a -165 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 10 and remained there at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 60% of public bettors favor the Rangers. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest MLB trends, the Angels are 0-4 Under last 4 games following a win and are 4-10 Under last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Rangers are 0-6 Under is 6-0 last 6 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5, 0-8 Under last 8 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5, 2-12 Under last 14 home games, 2-11 Under last 13 games as a home favorite and are 8-21 Under last 29 games following a loss. The Rangers don’t want to give the Angels a chance to catch them in the AL West so they need a good performance from Yu Darvish. He struggled in his last start against the White Sox, but pitched well in his last start against the Angels (9-2 win) on July 21. Garrett Richards has a 3.91 ERA overall and hasn’t pitched since July 24 (4-1 loss to KC). The extra rest should help the young pitcher against a Rangers’ team that is struggling to score runs as of late. They’ve scored just 21 runs in their last seven games.
WEDNESDAY MLB FREE PICK: ANGELS/RANGERS UNDER 10
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